2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour with Kuşadası and Hierapolis

2 Days Round trip from Hotel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk along the coast to Pigeon Island and visit famous Kuşadası Castle
  • 02 Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus, including the Celsus Library and Great Theatre
  • 03 Visit sacred and historic landmarks such as the House of the Virgin Mary and the Cave of Seven Sleepers
  • 04 Relax in Pamukkale's thermal pools and calcium-rich mineral springs beside the travertines

Discover two of the Aegean region's most popular destinations on this 2-day tour through Kuşadası, Ephesus, and Pamukkale. Explore Kuşadası highlights such as Pigeon Island, Kuşadası Castle, Kervansaray, and Kaleici, then continue to major landmarks around Ephesus including the House of the Virgin Mary, the Cave of Seven Sleepers, the Temple of Artemis, and the UNESCO-listed ancient city. On the second day, enjoy Pamukkale's remarkable natural and historical beauty with the travertines, thermal pools, Cleopatra Pools, Hierapolis, and its historic amphitheatre.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Denizli, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kuşadası, Ephesus, and Selçuk Highlights

  • Get picked up from your hotel by 9:00 am.

  • First, head to Kuşadası.

  • Visit Kuşadası Marina and stop by Kervansaray and Kaleici.

  • Walk along the coast to Pigeon Island and visit the popular Kuşadası Castle.

  • Then, drive to the House of the Virgin Mary.

  • After that, drive to Ephesus, the former Roman capital. See various UNESCO-listed ruins such as the Temple of Hadrian, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, Public Latrines, and Roman Baths.

  • Walk through the grand Arcadian Avenue and spend some time around the Agora.

  • Then, visit the Cave of Seven Sleepers in Ephesus.

  • Enjoy a lunch break in Selçuk at a nice restaurant serving Aegean cuisine.

  • Then, visit the Selçuk Archaeological Museum.

  • Afterwards, continue to St. John Church, Selçuk Castle, and Isabey Mosque.

  • Stop by the Temple of Artemis.

  • Then, drive to Pamukkale.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

2
Day 02

Hierapolis and the Travertines of Pamukkale

  • Today, it is time to enjoy Pamukkale. It is like a branch of paradise, with both historical and natural beauty.

  • First, explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and spend some time at Cleopatra Pools.

  • Then, visit the amphitheatre, which is full of history.

  • After that, relax in the thermal pools and cool down with the calcium-rich mineral springs around the Pamukkale Travertines.

  • Enjoy the beautiful cotton castles of Pamukkale.

  • Then, based on your preference, transfer to Denizli Airport or drive back to Izmir.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hotel 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfer

  • Breakfast

  • Guide

  • Travel health insurance

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • Museum/National Park fees

  • International/Domestic flights

What to bring

  • Casual clothing

Know before you go

  • This tour can be customized based on the traveler's preferences.

  • Ephesus-Pamukkale Tour covers the two most popular destinations in the Aegean region, Ephesus and Pamukkale, in 2 days. The tour focuses on popular sites in Selçuk and Kuşadası before moving to Pamukkale. Starting with a Kuşadası city tour, it covers Pigeon Island and Castle, Ephesus Ancient City, the Cave of Seven Sleepers, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, Selçuk Castle, the Church of St. John, and Isabey Mosque. Overnight in Pamukkale, then cover Pamukkale the following day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel
Tour start
Hotel
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hotel.

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